Accountants for Architects

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Let Bright Ideas Accountancy simplify your finances

As an architect, you’re often called on to wear many hats. And you can command a fair price for these skills – from planning and drafting specification documents to satisfying building safety standards and managing clients – particularly if you’re a self-employed architect. But working for yourself is yet another hat you need to endure.

Whether you opt to operate as a limited company or sole trader, there’s no getting around your accounting responsibilities such as year-end accounts, the tax return, and more. That’s where we come in. The Bright Ideas Accountancy team will take all this off your plate, and maximise your take-home pay in the process.

We have many years of experience supporting architects, enabling them to be both tax-efficient and compliant. Our architect accountants will focus on the financials, so you can get back to carrying out the activities that actually make you money.

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Architect accounting services

By choosing Bright Ideas for your accounting needs, you’ll get an expert partner at your fingertips. We’ll manage your finances, simplify the jargon, and even advise on aspects such as profit and loss. It’s more than accounting – you get to draw on our extensive experience in helping countless self-employed architects across the UK.

We’re 100% cloud-based too, digitising your affairs and giving you 24/7 access to your accounts no matter where you are. Whether through FreeAgent or QuickBooks, you’ll always have a clear picture of your finances.

The support we offer goes beyond the products we use. With dedicated Account Managers, we provide a one-to-one service so that you’ll receive tailored guidance. This also enables us to be incredibly responsive, with a guaranteed same-day response to calls and emails received before 3pm.

We have a variety of accounting packages – all with transparent pricing. But whichever you choose, you’ll receive unlimited face-to-face meetings and periodic bookkeeping health checks. Because your success is our success.

All inclusive package

Free company incorporation

Yearly annual return preparation

Annual accounts preparation & filing

Quarterly MTD-compliant VAT return preparation & filing

Company tax return preparation & filing

Monthly subscription to FreeAgent included - and user tutorial for no extra charge

Your own dedicated accountant and tax adviser

Unlimited personal support by phone and email

Annual company P11D and employee P60s

Unlimited secretarial services

Unlimited IR35 contract reviews and working practice advice

Acting as agent with HMRC for both director and the company

Personalised tax planning for the director

Ongoing tax advice for the company

Quarterly bookkeeping health checks

Director self-assessment tax return

One mortgage & income reference per year

Monthly payroll for one employee including RTI return filing

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FreeAgent at no additional cost

All Bright Ideas clients get automatic access to FreeAgent – the UK’s #1 small business accounting software. Used by more than 60,000 freelancers, contractors, and small businesses, it helps to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital.

FreeAgent is HMRC-compatible, incredibly user-friendly, and can be used from any device at any time. It provides a full overview of your business performance, income, and profitability, as well as many other features.

  • Cash-flow monitoring dashboard
  • Estimate and invoice tracking and creation
  • Direct tax return submission to HMRC
  • Automatic generation of VAT returns
  • On-the-go expense recording and management
  • Direct connection to bank accounts
  • Smart timesheets
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In need of bookkeeping for architects? We’ll draw on our extensive experience and knowledge of your industry to provide bespoke advice and services. Compliance and reliability is core to us – so we’ll save you time, reduce risk, and ultimately help you enjoy being an architect without the financial headache.

At every step, we’ll go the extra mile – aligning with your business goals so that you can get the most from your journey as a self-employed architect.

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    Our clients have a lot to say about us

    Mike Harrison
    Mike Harrison
    2024-06-04
    I'm a new business owner and BI Accountancy has walked me through the minefield of accountancy every step of the way. You are assigned a single point of contact and (in my case) they are very responsive to your questions and incredibly helpful. Recommended.
    Margarita Shalaev
    Margarita Shalaev
    2024-05-20
    They did an excellent job handling all the accounts for my company. The team is professional and efficient, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. A special mention to Millie McGaughey, who always responded quickly and took care of all issues. She was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
    colin ford
    colin ford
    2024-05-17
    Jack Smith is always available and to speak about anything and is certainly very knowledgeable I have no quarms about recomending him for your business Small business owner
    Amanda Terry
    Amanda Terry
    2024-05-10
    Great service. Very flexible and helpful. Thanks Alexandra
    Gintaras Poskaitis
    Gintaras Poskaitis
    2024-05-08
    Amazing! They've been looking after my business for over 2 years now and everyone I had an opportunity to interact with was great. Alexandra, my accountant, is knowledgeable, proactive, polite, and very patient. I recommend BI to everyone I know!
    Charlotte Hickling
    Charlotte Hickling
    2024-05-08
    Great experience with Bright Ideas. They dealt with our taxes efficiently, were cost effective and the communication was excellent. Highly recommend
    Melanie Swain
    Melanie Swain
    2024-05-02
    Alexandra’s support has been superb. She has provided me with knowledge and information that other Accountants have not. Alexandra’s communication is excellent and responds to all requests, very quickly. 10/10. Thank you.
    M A
    M A
    2024-05-01
    Responsive, very helpful firm and Jack Smith is very good. Would recommend to anyone.
    Peter Bjuvestig
    Peter Bjuvestig
    2024-05-01
    Bright Ideas has been my accountant for around 8 years now, and I have always received great and prompt support. Lately, Jack has been assisting me, and he follows Bright Ideas' overall vision in an excellent manner.
    Jarek Wojtania
    Jarek Wojtania
    2024-04-30
    Jack is great, fast and super efficent!

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